Totally Locally treats in store this October

Totally Locally Shipston is a voluntary campaign run by a motivated group of people, who are working together to encourage people to support local businesses in and around Shipston. The Totally Locally Team has been hard at work planning two fantastic events to tempt shoppers to make the most of what the town has to offer.

On Saturday 10th October from 10am until 4pm, the first ever Totally Locally Market will roll in to town. The Street Market will focus on local arts and crafts and will run down the lower half of Sheep Street and through The Bury.  If successful, further markets will be organised, with initial ideas including local produce, and a market for teenagers, all with the aim of bringing something extra to Shipston’s town centre. 

Totally Locally campaigner, Louise Harvey, said “We hope that there will be lots of support at our first market where there will be over 20 stalls packed with handmade products from ceramics and paintings to wood craft, jewellery and up-cycled furniture. Calypso kids will also be providing entertainment for the children and there will be some fabulous buskers adding some music in to the mix.” 

A week later, shoppers will have an opportunity to pick up a bargain during Shipston’s first ever Fiver Fest Fortnight starting on Saturday 17th October 2015.  More than 30 independent businesses in Shipston and the surrounding area will be running deals over the fortnight including shops, cafes, service providers and many more.

Many businesses have created a special offer for £5 or great alternative ‘5’ offers.  Sharon Peacock from The Bakery said: “There are some fantastic offers for shoppers to take advantage of, and in the process, discover businesses in Shipston that they may not have used before.”

Details of all the offers will be available in the 2nd edition of the Totally Locally ‘Shipston’ Times newspaper which will be hand delivered to as many homes as possible and can be found in shops, pubs, cafes and facilities in town.  Alternatively, download a copy at totallylocally.org/shipstononstour.

Totally Locally tea towels, bags and postcards can now be purchased from a number of shops around town.